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Police report: staffing gaps, cameras and recovered firearms; council approves $117,096.69 in police bills
Summary
Police Chief DeRoach reported staffing shortages, recovered firearms, camera deployments and overtime costs at the Sept. 3 City Council meeting; the council approved $117,096.69 in police department bills and discussed security measures at a multi‑building complex.
Police Chief DeRoach told the City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 3 that the department is carrying staffing shortages but has recovered firearms, expanded camera coverage downtown and is purchasing forensic imaging equipment under a grant. The council approved police bills totaling $117,096.69.
DeRoach reported the department currently lists 68 sworn positions (the department is budgeted for 67 but expected to return to that level after an upcoming retirement) and said about 55 officers were available for duty because of illnesses, training and leaves. “We have had shift…
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